Published 5 days ago • loading... • Updated 5 days agoShow Less IconLouisiana Law Protects Service Workers From Assault and Threats The law raises fines and prison terms for simple battery and assault against food and retail employees, part of Landry's push to toughen penalties.Summary by KLFYLouisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed the "Behind the Counter Protection Act" on Wednesday, creating tougher penalties for people who threaten or attack workers at points of service in restaurants, stores, and other service businesses.Share menu6 Articles6 ArticlesAllLeftCenter4RightSearch IconSort Iconlouisianafirstnews.comKLFYCenterView articleCaret Right IconReposted by KLFYCenterFactualityOwnershipLouisiana law protects service workers from assault and threatsLouisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed the "Behind the Counter Protection Act" on Wednesday, creating tougher penalties for people who threaten or attack workers at points of service in restaurants, stores, and other service businesses.5 days agoRead Full ArticleNolaThe AdvocateCenterView articleCaret Right Iconshreveportbossieradvocate.comView articleCaret Right Icon+2 Reposted by 2 other sourcesCenterFactualityOwnershipLouisiana cracks down on restaurant worker attacks as Gov. Jeff Landry signs new lawLouisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signs new law imposing tougher sentences on people who attack restaurant workers.5 days ago·New Orleans, United StatesRead Full ArticleWBRZFactualityOwnershipGov. Landry signs bill aimed at protecting retail and food service workersBATON ROUGE - Gov. Jeff Landry signed the Louisiana Behind the Counter Protection Act5 days ago·Baton Rouge, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources6Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center4Last Updated4 days agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Untracked biasFactuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Advocate broke the news in Baton Rouge, United States 5 days ago on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsJeff Landry Plus IconMcDonald's Plus IconBaton Rouge Plus IconShow AllSimilar News TopicsJeff Landry Plus IconMcDonald's Plus IconBaton Rouge Plus IconShow All